Question reference: S6W-07070
- Asked by: Dean Lockhart, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 4 March 2022
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Current status: Answered by Kate Forbes on 17 March 2022
Question
To ask the Scottish Government when it first became aware of potential issues with the dual-fuel engines ordered from the Finnish company, Wärtsilä, for the delivery of two ferries for the CalMac fleet.
Answer
The Scottish Government are aware the warranty on the engines for vessels 801 & 802 has lapsed. Discussions with CMAL and Ferguson Marine are ongoing on how to accommodate this.